Aaron Miley
Newbie from Spokane, WA
Hi everyone, I hope I'm finding you all well today.My name is Aaron Miley, I'm from Spokane, Washington. I am a total newbie to real estate (haven't even bought a home yet). I recently made the decision to leave my ol...
Lee Yan
Building a $1.8 Million rental portfolio in 2 years
I started out by renting my condo to a friend 3 years ago when my company moved me all over for a work assignment. I was able to save up quite a bit as my living expense was paid for and I put away all my salary an...
Maria Felix
Please help me (1031 exchange)
BP family -Hope everyone is doing well. I'm completely confused please help me understand this 1031 exchange. I have a cash buyer that wants to buy one of my rentals property for 234K that I purchased 10 years ago fo...
Henry Clark
Self Storage- Building Cost increases
Just got our latest estimate for our Phase 2 of a location. This is for your normal drive up units. Last fall Phase 1 we were $3,200 erected for 10 x 15 or 10 x 20. This was contracted around February of last year. La...
Dovid Staples
How is a small fish supposed to JV with the big(er) fish?
Hello BP, this is not really a "how do I get started" question so much as a how do I finish getting started question. I began to pursue commercial real estate about a year ago when I realized the SFR market here was s...
HUA YANG
Is it normal that seller stays in the house after the short sale deal is closed?
We were waiting to buy a short sale. The bank finally approved the price but requires 30 days to close the deal before going to foreclosure, which will be before the Christmas. However, the list agent states that the ...
Sara Hodge
Kansas City or Memphis for first Turnkey Property?
Has anyone purchased turnkey in Kansas City and Memphis? My husband and I are trying to decide between the two, and would appreciate any insight! Looking for cash flow, and curious why you prefer one over the other. ...
Brad Noe
This Economist Says NOW is the Time to Buy Real Estate!
Like any other prudent real estate investor, I am constantly monitoring and forecasting as best I can the health of the economy. I have to admit, my heart drops a little every time I see a blog or social media post to...
Eric Kristt
Should I use Cash or leverage?
Brand new investor here. I have 220k saved in my bank in liquid capital, 700 credit, and about 60k in salary. I am looking to buy and hold a multi-family to live in and rent as my first deal. I know there are many oth...
Lisa Wilson
Tenent wants rent reduced
Hi, My tenent's lease is coming to an end in June. She has been on a year to year and has been an excellent tenent (pays on time, takes excellent care of home). She now works part-time (semi-retired) and asked if we w...